Battery Booster Facility: up to € 500 million per project for battery production

Battery manufacturers looking to expand production capacity in Europe can apply for financing through the new Battery Booster Facility. Instead of a regular grant, the Battery Booster Facility provides an interest-free loan.

€ 131.5 million Horizon Europe funding available for new energy projects

The European Commission has published a new Horizon Europe Cluster 5 call for new energy innovations. For this call, there is a budget of € 131,5 million availible.

IF26 Hydrogen Auction: European Commission launches first draft and consultation

The European Commission has released the first draft documentation for the Innovation Fund 2026 Hydrogen Auction (IF26). With a proposed budget of up to € 500 million, the fourth European hydrogen auction is expected to open towards the end of 2026.

CEF Energy Call 2026: Stable in design, more demanding in justification

With the CEF Energy Call 2026, the European Commission is once again making approximately € 600 million available for the expansion of European energy infrastructure. Compared to the previous year, one thing stands out in particular: the programme remains remarkably stable in its structure. Applications can be submitted until 30 September 2026. 

European Defence Fund (EDF) for Defence Technology and Innovation in 2026

As part of the 2026 work programme of the European Defence Fund (EDF), the EU is once again making a budget of approximately  € 1 billion available for collaborative research and development projects in the defence sector.

EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026 published for new groundbreaking technologies

the European Innovation Council (EIC) unveiled the latest Pathfinder Challenges for 2026 during a series of webinars. Among the highlighted topics is ‘Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing’, reflecting both rapid scientific developments and the increasing societal impact of ageing populations.

New Digital Europe calls published with a budget of € 204 million

The European Commission has launched nine new calls under the Digital Europe Programme, aimed at driving digital innovation and reinforcing technological capabilities throughout Europe.

From competitiveness to culture: understanding the role of AgoraEU in the new EU budget

On 3 September 2025, the European Commission presented the second part of its proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, which also introduces a unique new programme to support culture, media, and civil society, called AgoraEU.

ERC invests € 761 million in Starting Grant to drive groundbreaking research

The European Research Council (ERC) has revealed that in 2025 a total of 478 Starting Grant will be awarded to early-career researchers across Europe.

Opportunities for SMEs with upcoming Innovation Fund call

Is your organisation developing innovative low-carbon technologies, products, or processes,? Than the upcoming small-scale Innovation Fund call is your chance to shine.